CHEM-243: Microscale Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (2018-2019)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Fall 2015
WebAdvisor Title
Organic Chem Lab I
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Microscale glassware and analytical techniques are used to study fundamental organic reactions and the synthesis of organic compounds. Techniques include distillation (simple, fractional, and steam), crystallization, and extraction. Analysis of compounds includes melting points, boiling points, refractive indices, infrared spectroscopy, and chromatography (gas, thin layer, column). Approximately one hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. This meets the Organic Laboratory requirement necessary to enter into Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, and Veterinary schools. Science major transfers will also need to take CHEM-244. Approximately one hour of lecture and three hours of lab per week.

Pre-requisites
CHEM-141 or the equivalent and CHEM-241, with a C or better
Co-requisites
CHEM-241 can be a co-requisite with Instructor Permission
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No
MTA Categories
  • Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
General Education Categories
  • Natural Sciences